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bluenotebacker
03-09-07, 03:13 PM
Which of these would you recommend? See my sig for other specs. Thanks!

A-DATA 2GB PC2 5300 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820211061)

OR

Corsair ValueRam 2GB PC2 5300 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145098)
nalla
03-09-07, 03:38 PM
i would go corsair since the price isnt that far apart and Corsair is a quality brand.
<<Spider>>
03-09-07, 03:39 PM
Either one is fine. I would choose the ADATA because it's cheaper. ADATA is pretty good quality. Pretty popular in other country. Somewhat new is US.
nalla
03-09-07, 03:56 PM
i heard around that a-data had some problems with some 965 boards? dont know if that is true and im not sure if its 667 or 800 ram.
bluenotebacker
03-09-07, 05:50 PM
Well, it seems to me that most of the reviews mentioning the 965 boards are not having any trouble with A-DATA, so I'm inclined to go with them and save a little money.
Rider
03-10-07, 05:58 PM
I just received that A-DATA memory along with a Gigabyte 965p-s3 (rev. 1)and E4300 from Newegg. Googling I found that some ppl have had problems with A-DATA and Gigabyte. Ut-oh..... I am hoping that was with older Bios and it will work out. Also was hoping for a newer revision board but oh well. We will see how A-DATA works with my 965 board. This is going to be an adventure as it is my first build and soon to be first overclocking attempt.
bluenotebacker
03-11-07, 09:39 AM
Keep me posted Rider, this is my first build and will be my first overclocking experience too!
Rider
03-22-07, 01:23 AM
Sorry about the delay posting back. The A-DATA memory posted fine on my board at first boot and no problems since then. Also passed memtest+ no problems. I have not tried to overclock it as I am new at this and having fun with the FSB on my E4300 at the moment with stock settings. How are you doing with this memory bluenotebacker?
Tyranos
03-22-07, 01:32 AM
I run oem Adata PC6400. Right now it is at 840mhz at stock voltage if I remember correctly.
bluenotebacker
03-22-07, 01:25 PM
Haven't installed it yet, waiting for my tax return ;)
Mycobacteria
03-23-07, 12:02 AM
corsair has "life time warranty" so as long as you dont die its all good...
Rider
03-24-07, 04:08 PM
The A-Data also has a lifetime warranty. I have no idea how good they are honoring their warranties though.
Gillbot
03-24-07, 05:39 PM
After my last round, I've ruled out Corsair completely. I will never buy from them again.
jstutman
03-25-07, 08:23 PM
After my last round, I've ruled out Corsair completely. I will never buy from them again.

:thup:
Mycobacteria
03-25-07, 09:12 PM
"last round"?
Was your life expectancy was longer than what it should have been?
Gillbot
03-26-07, 04:09 PM
Their support is horrible and many sticks arrived to me DOA. I finally got a working pair and when these go, they'll be replaced with ANY other manufacturer.
CosmicGrooves
03-31-07, 05:40 AM
I would go with the Corsair. I always recommend Corsair. A-data sounds like a generic brand to me. I don't really know, but I do like the Corsair.

OH and lifetime warranty is only as good as the company offering it. If the company goes out of business, good luck with that warranty.
greenmaji
03-31-07, 07:33 AM
A-Data has become the second largest dram manufacturer in the world in the 5-6 years they have been in business LOL
Rider
04-01-07, 04:33 PM
I did this with this ram at stock voltage and timings http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=182406
blackbird007
04-03-07, 02:05 PM
adata cuz its cheaper.